Mediterranean Revival on the National Registry of Historic Places
This historic home rests beneath a canopy of 300-year-old oak trees. The main house, on just under 40 acres with stucco-finish and barrel tile roof, overlooks the pool beneath a three-story screen enclosure. Built in 1930, this five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom extraordinary Mediterranean revival features six fireplaces, original brass screens, Mizner cypress doors, fountains and floor tiles. ?Immokolee? resonates with the times of a family who lived and entertained here. View Listing
Also featured is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom guest house, exercise room with bar and fireplace, and walled garden, plus an additional five-car garage with workshop.
This secluded, one-of-a-kind estate has been beautifully preserved and is listed on the U.S Department of interior National Registry of Historic Places. ?Immokolee? located at 8341 Immokolee Road, is a significant historic architectural location in North St. Lucie County.
Displaying a complex roofline, contrasting balconies, materials, loggias and textured stucco walls, the residence is a strong example of the Mediterranean Revival Style. Completed in 1931, this home was designed and constructed by Franklin Tyler, a Fort Pierce architect and builder.
Numerous appointments, including pecky cypress floors, floor tile and bronze windows are believed to be from Mizner Industries, a business organized by Addison Mizner in Palm Beach to produce finished architectural items. The house is among the lar...
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